Jayne Min’s Photos From Australia Will Make You Want To Buy A Plane Ticket Right Now

Jayne Min, of Stop It Right Now, is one of those quintessential so-cool-it-hurts L.A. girls. And by that we mean, we just really want to be her—Céline-inspired skate decks and all. Here, the blogger and apparel designer shares her wanderlust-worthy photo diary from her recent trip to Australia.

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Obligatory tourist photo of the famous Icebergs pool at Bondi Beach. Apparently to be a member, you are required to swim almost weekly, no matter the season. So I watched these people swim in the freezing winter water while I snapped photos from under my quilted parka. I’m guessing their circulation is better than mine.

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The next best thing to getting into the water is just getting right up to the water. There was no way I was removing even one layer of clothing, so instead I enjoyed a nice ocean mist facial on the northern rocks at Bondi. Just turn your back and you won’t even miss the Surf Spray you forgot to bring.

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Sydney Opera House on a sunny day is worth seeing. But the best is at night when it’s all lit up, viewing from across the harbor at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.

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The Australian’s have really got their ocean viewing figured out. From this lookout point at Watsons Bay we watched a school of dolphins just hanging out in the cove. Casual Monday afternoon in extreme scenic conditions.

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If you’ve ever wondered what a beach scene in Gattaca would’ve looked like, look no further than Clovelly beach.

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With a day car rental and two hours’ drive outside of Sydney, get this breathtaking view of the Blue Mountains. Similar in scale to Grand Canyon, except visually more like Jurassic Park. Just left of the center are the Three Sisters. I would’ve taken a closer photo, except no I wouldn’t have, I’m afraid of heights and could not get anywhere near the railing.

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Secret trail to a better (ahem, less vertically terrifying) view of the mountains.

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Palm Beach selfie.

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Avalon Beach was my favorite area. The small town vibes had me wishing I could get the rest of my belongings shipped over and never leave. Plus there’s a Bassike store, and it’s important to have priorities.

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My apartment was a quick walk to Rushcutters Bay, where you could look at boats and wonder what their owners did or ogle dogs in the facing park. I’m convinced there is a 2:1 human to dog ratio in Sydney. So many dogs to be ogled, or in my case chased until they gave me attention (or until their owners outran me).

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My favorite piece at the Art Gallery NSW. The name escapes me but here is proof that I loved it so much I went back a second time to take a photo of it and maybe also to see the Archibald Prize exhibition.